Naago iyo riyaba diifta ayey isku eryoodaan
NEnglish Translation
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Context & Meaning
Poverty brings restlessness — need drives movement
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nacfi aan naxariis lahayn waa nacfi aan barako lahayn
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Benefit without mercy lacks blessing
Nacas ninkii caqli leh baa cadaaba
The wise man suffers because of the fool
The wise man suffers because of the fool
Nimaan run sheegan, been buu sheega
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
He who doesn't tell truth, tells lies
Nabarka waayihiisa la og
A wound knows its own time to heal
A wound knows its own time to heal
Naagi naag lala qabo waa u col
A co-wife is an enemy to another
A co-wife is an enemy to another
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.